The Houston Texans have a long injury report before the New England Patriots game

The Houston Texans are on the road for two straight games, starting with a game against the New England Patriots. For the first time this season, the Patriots will also have rookie quarterback Drake Maye in the starting lineup. You could have better looks.

For Houston, the club has been mediocre this season. They had a lot of expectations at the start of the season. They were unable to fulfill that role despite winning four of their five games. With a record of 4-1, the Texans have continued to win games, which is the most important part of their season.

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However, the injury report is a nightmare for the Texans as they face a tough four-week stretch. Houston's star wide receiver Nico Collins has been placed on injured reserve – meaning he will miss the team's next four games, three of which will be on the road.

Here's how the Texans' injury report developed on Wednesday:

DNP:

LP:

Nine players did not practice Wednesday and one superstar wide receiver was placed on injured reserve. The injuries are simply troubling the Texans at the moment. However, they were able to win four of their five games at the start of the season.

The most important storyline to keep an eye on is the health of the team's talented players. Stefon Diggs and Dameon Pierce were limited participants, which is a positive. Signing Robert Woods and Joe Mixon should be a focus for the Texans as it will be all hands on deck to maximize production with Collins sidelined with a hamstring injury.

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